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Grammarly vs Loom

Grammarly logo

Grammarly

Software

Great writing, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Grammarly occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grammarly and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Grammarly and Loom differ
AttributeGrammarlyLoom
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20092015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Grammarly

  • Grammar checking
  • Spelling correction
  • Punctuation
  • Clarity suggestions
  • Engagement feedback
  • Delivery insights
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Citation generator

Only in Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

Both cover

  • Gmail
  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grammarly

  • Email writingnot Loom
  • Document editingnot Loom
  • Academic writingnot Loom
  • Business communicationnot Loom
  • Content creationnot Loom

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Grammarly
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Grammarly
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Grammarly
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Grammarly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Grammarly

  • Occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors
  • Privacy concerns about sending text to Grammarly's servers for analysis
  • AI capabilities sometimes produce hallucinations and fabricated citations that appear grammatically correct

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Grammarly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic grammar and spelling checks
    • Tone visibility
    • 100 AI prompts per month
  • Pro$12/month
    • Sentence rewrites
    • Tone adjustment
    • Plagiarism and AI detection

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Grammarly if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want spelling correction.
Grammarly review

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is Grammarly or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Grammarly starts at Free and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grammarly or Loom?
Grammarly starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Grammarly or Loom run on more platforms?
Grammarly runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Grammarly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Grammarly best used for?
Grammarly is most often used for email writing, document editing, academic writing, business communication. Of those, email writing and document editing are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Grammarly do that Loom cannot?
Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Spelling correction, Punctuation, Clarity suggestions. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Gmail, Slack, SOC2, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grammarly: Does Grammarly have a free version?

Yes, Grammarly offers a free tier with basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks, tone visibility, and 100 AI prompts per month. The Pro plan ($12/month annual) adds sentence rewriting, plagiarism detection, and 2,000 AI prompts.

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Grammarly: What platforms does Grammarly work with?

Grammarly works across 1 million+ apps including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, Gmail, and web browsers. It also integrates with productivity tools like Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Confluence, and HubSpot.

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Grammarly: Can I use Grammarly offline?

Grammarly requires an internet connection to function, though the browser extension works with some offline text areas. For offline use, the desktop app and browser extensions sync when reconnected.

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Grammarly: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes unlimited team members, dedicated support, custom roles and permissions, data loss prevention, bring-your-own-key encryption, and unlimited AI prompts. Pricing is custom and available by contacting sales.

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